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    Default Re: Lonely Bull hiking trail, Kruger National Park

    Quote Originally Posted by Skaaphaas View Post
    Okay, there's a few good points there. I saw some specialised "anti chafing" stuff at Hiker's Paradise. I was planning to just use speensalf (milking cream, I think?) as this is what I've always used. Just want to decanter it into a smaller tube.

    The FAK is a bit of a worry for me. I know nothing. I have a stocked kit at home but to me it looks like it's just full of bandages. I'll appreciate some advice on what I need apart from the petty soreness, itchiness and related stuff pills and lotions.

    No need to worry about me running out of light, I'll have enough to power a small city :-).

    Foot powder is something I haven't thought of! I was planning to change socks at about lunch time and air my feet anyway. Does baby powder work or is there something different for feet, other than Mycota?
    For chafing most creams will work, vaseline too.

    As for the FAK contact the lodge/camp and ask what they equip their guides with, the guides should have a kit. I would not personally carry much, a basic boo boo kit with a small trauma blow out kit. We can go into more detail if you would like?

    Foot powder is gold, I swear by this stuff


    Quote Originally Posted by Skaaphaas View Post
    Reading the snake bite threads it seems I need to pack an ambu-bag 🙈.

    I can only assume an ambu-bag is that rubbery tube thing with the face mask attached to the end to force air into someone's lungs.
    Yes essentially correct. It is smallish, pocket one's are available. However the guides will likely have radio comms with the camp so help will likely be on hand.

    Quote Originally Posted by Skaaphaas View Post
    Food. Food is a bit of a thing. I tried one of those dehydrated ready meals from Outdoor Warehouse on our last training hike. The one where you just add boiling water to the bag. Didn't really like it at all. Too much salt and stuff in there to be any good in dry country.

    So thinking of Smash, rice and couscous based meals with meat additions, to keep the protein levels up as well as the carbs.

    Unfortunately we won't be allowed to braai, otherwise the first night would have been steaks.
    Protein shakes mixed with cremora in zip lock bags, trust me it will boost your protein levels.
    Don't skimp on the salt, last thing you need is cramps. Dried fruit and nuts are always good.

    I buy sachets of GAME its an isotonic sports drink. Works well. If the weather is showing signs of being very hot a few sachets of rehydrate will make life pleasant.

    Smash is cool, add some parmesan cheese for flavour. Meat wise dehdrated stuff works ok. I often just take 5 or 6 large slabs of biltong with a nice thick fat stripe. Chop that up fine amd stick it in the smash. Sachets of tuna are also good and do not require cooking.

    Check out dischem's supplement section, look for Gu energy gels sachets. They come in a variety of flavours, full of carbohydrates and amino acids and some have a nice caffeine kick too. Definitely add some of those to replace what you loose while walking.

    Also if you haven't got a pair yet, good gaitors really can make a difference when walking in grassland areas.

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    Default Re: Lonely Bull hiking trail, Kruger National Park

    TacQM has a nice selection of MRE type meals. Have not tried any of it, but it looks promising.

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    You are going to love it. We did the Mphongolo hike from Shingwedzi (actually dropped of close to Sirheni camp) beginning of September last year. It is quite an experience being dropped of in the middle of the bush (without your own firearm) and the bakkie drives away. There you are and you need to rely on the two guides and there capabilities....

    Do you know who your guides are? That is very important - we booked Colin Patrick's (from Moholoholo) hike and he took his second in command (I think) along. We are going with him again in June - his knowledge of the veld and animals is amazing.

    Quote Originally Posted by Skaaphaas View Post
    Absolutely. I have a new CSIR purification droplet thing. No taste.
    The drops are way better than the tablets - everyone used our drops and complained about the taste of the tablets. Mr Medic is correct with taking Game or something along - the water is warm and does not look to clean - the Game has made it way better. The water was scarce or standing when we went. We got water from the elephant's drinking holes next to the bodies of water - the water was way cleaner due to it filtering through the sand. We had to carry 4 litres of water - that is already 4kg

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr_Medic View Post
    As for the FAK contact the lodge/camp and ask what they equip their guides with, the guides should have a kit. I would not personally carry much, a basic boo boo kit with a small trauma blow out kit. We can go into more detail if you would like?
    The rangers have a medical kit that you must make turns to carry - do not know what is in there, but it was quite big. They also have a spade and two collapsible buckets that you have to carry

    [QUOTE=Shelvpower;1145125
    To save on space I will recommend packing each day's food in separate bags and vacuum sealing it. Every morning you just take out the day's foodpack and place it on top of everything in your hiking bag, thus it will be easy to reach all your snacks while hiking. [/QUOTE]
    This is a very good idea - also to make sure to do not eat too much at once

    Quote Originally Posted by Skaaphaas View Post
    No need to worry about me running out of light, I'll have enough to power a small city :-).
    Just remember - batteries are heavy - we bought those rechargeable solar battery pack with which you can charge something (torch or cellphone) again. The guides do not want you to light up the area too much

    Quote Originally Posted by MrK View Post
    TacQM has a nice selection of MRE type meals. Have not tried any of it, but it looks promising.
    We bought quite a few of this - they are excellent - I had to sent some packs to the guides after the hike

    We rested everyday from about 11:00 till 14:30 - you can sleep and make lunch - most took their boots off in this time. If you can hook some slops to your bag - that would be nice to move around in - also at camp

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    Default Re: Lonely Bull hiking trail, Kruger National Park

    OP, I'm guessing you have discussed this with the booking agent? Many , demand another guided who s current(most?) KNP hikes transport your kit to the next night's camping site and you carry just a day-pack with camera, binos, water, energy bar or two, etc. etc. May be an option for you.
    Whoever guides you - check if his/her ARH and/or SANPARKS shooting qualification is up-to-date! If not, demand another who is current.

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    Default Re: Lonely Bull hiking trail, Kruger National Park

    Thanks Skip! Have no idea who our guides are.

    Game sachets have already been bought, been using them for cycling for ages.

    Good info, thanks guys.

    We are incredibly excited.
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    Default Re: Lonely Bull hiking trail, Kruger National Park

    Regarding chafing, I've use those lycra rashvest shorts underneath a costume when wading wet to prevent chafe. They work like a bomb but not very breathable so not sure what they would be like to hike in? Take up zero space almost so maybe throw in and use if chafing is beginning to rear it heads?

    The African Snake Institute makes a bite proof snake gaitor if you're concerned about that plus sells the Ambubag.

    For water has anyone used the Lifestraw products and if so how do they work?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter Wells View Post
    OP, I'm guessing you have discussed this with the booking agent? Many , demand another guided who s current(most?) KNP hikes transport your kit to the next night's camping site and you carry just a day-pack with camera, binos, water, energy bar or two, etc. etc. May be an option for you.
    Whoever guides you - check if his/her ARH and/or SANPARKS shooting qualification is up-to-date! If not, demand another who is current.
    Nope, carry everything. It's not the slackpacking option. I wouldn't want to do that anyway.

    Will check on that, thanks!
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    I believe lifestraw is really good. Have used one once but not in brackish water as it was during a demonstration.

    I see lifestraw now makes a bottle with a built in filter now so fill it up and off you go.

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    Default Re: Lonely Bull hiking trail, Kruger National Park

    Quote Originally Posted by Peter Wells View Post
    OP, I'm guessing you have discussed this with the booking agent? Many , demand another guided who s current(most?) KNP hikes transport your kit to the next night's camping site and you carry just a day-pack with camera, binos, water, energy bar or two, etc. etc. May be an option for you.
    Whoever guides you - check if his/her ARH and/or SANPARKS shooting qualification is up-to-date! If not, demand another who is current.
    Peter, there are some hikes where you can do this - where we were, there are no roads. The guide decides where he wants to camp

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    I'm back.

    You HAVE to do this. Save, beg, borrow. If you have any love for the bush, you have to do this.
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